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Homeless in RI: A journey to make Rhode Island homeless free – Vincent Marzullo
By Vincent Marzullo, commentary to RINewsToday Since last November I’ve been a twice weekly/volunteer meal-server at Mathewson Street United Methodist Church in downtown Providence. It has allowed me to develop relationships with the clients, street workers, service providers, faith-based representatives, and other community volunteers/advocates. This interest was triggered by last year’s 10-week temporary assignment (April…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Gov. Newsom issues Executive Order. Remove California’s encampments.
California to remove homeless encampments
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Thoughts of winter. Lost leaders, SCOTUS, budget, data, pallets, showers, Portugal
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Read MoreHomeless in RI: Winging the data. Who got shelter after encampments removed? All, some, none…
On Monday, RINewsToday published a regular monthly update on the homelessness situation in Rhode Island: Homeless in RI: Street Sights news by, for homeless, pallets, Diocese walks hand-in-hand. In that report we provided information on the homeless encampments that were notified by the city of Providence that they had to leave, and what happened to…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Street Sights news by, for homeless, pallets, Diocese walks hand-in-hand
Providence Homeless Encampments With opposition in the background, the City of Providence received complaints about at least 3 encampments and city authorities served those living there that they had to leave. They were granted at least one extension, and on the final day any items left in the encampments were gathered and removed by city…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Meet Huckle (and other pups) – at Friends of Homeless Animals
Huckle is one of the cutest pups you’ll ever see! He is one of a large litter of pups with Friends of Homeless Animals. There are both males and females available and yes they are all this adorable! They are said to be mixed breeds, potentially a Doodle mix and they are nine weeks old.…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: “I was not able to see how I was…”, Encampment moves, Pallets stall, Street Sights
Encampments Providence: 2-3 encampments with approximately 70 people are set to be dismantled in the Providence area. A demonstration by homeless advocacy groups took place at Providence City Hall. Advocates are asking for another outdoor area to set up or more shelter bed availability. Smiley acknowledged there are not enough open and waiting beds at…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Opening of Providence pallet shelter community delayed – Rhode Island Current
By: Christopher Shea Photo: Pallet shelters stand assembled on a lot located off Victor Street in Providence on April 17, 2024. The community, called “ECHO Village,” was initially scheduled to open at the end of the first quarter of 2024. Residents likely won’t move in until either May or June. (Christopher Shea/Rhode Island Current) Corralled…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: “as the day turns into night…” with Street Sights, mobile homes, new in CF, updates
Artwork by Han Zheng, Street Sights Rhode Island School of Design staff installed a metal structure over an air vent next to 2 College St. Students took up a petition to reverse the effort to dissuade homeless from sleeping on the vent, and the school took up the barrier. ___ Dignity Bus Woonsocket has one…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Encampments, Migrant surge plan, Newport report, pallet village, “in our own words”
Encampment on Branch Avenue, Providence Mayor Smiley has sent providers to the area, which is state property. The individuals living there are waiting for shelter placement. Smiley says, “it’s frustrating to me that we have to go through the same process of asking permission to clear property”; wants blanket permission to do so. Circular patterns.…
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